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Dr Interceptor said:
It's ideal for summer use - the cars can live under there with a cover on, and they stay clean and dry. Handy if you're taking them out a few times a week.
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It's a simple construction - 8 inch square oak posts, two RSJ's spanning the width, and then a proper wooden roof, with decent felt tiles.
Many thanks - that's really helpful. ...
It's a simple construction - 8 inch square oak posts, two RSJ's spanning the width, and then a proper wooden roof, with decent felt tiles.
Would you mind giving an indication of costs please? I may be about to do something very similar. Happy to PM if you prefer.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Luke. said:
bolide said:
Bornite - rare & lovely!
Nick Froome
Pointless without a price or link. Might as well be a scan from a brochure.Nick Froome
And if it's one of your cars, it'll be over budget anyway.
In further fairness to Nick, I've queried his pricing before and a car I suggested would be well above-thread was priced within, so he's not always far out.
olly755 said:
I'd proffer that an open sided garage is the better solution, perfect for just slotting in daily drivers without faffing around with doors, and keeping the rain off useable classics. offering more air movement and therefore protection from damp than the usual mouldy uninsulated garage with no air movement or DPM under the concrete, as many are.
An outdoor Carcoon could also be used in conjunction with the above for proper dry storage for more treasured cars, the advantages being that constantly moving air inside the bubble cools and heats up at a slower rate and therefore eliminates condensation, the bugbear of outside (but covered) storage. I've had one for years and have used it with great success: any car that I've ever store in one comes out as fresh as a daisy.
I built my dream garage at our last place, which was nice, but to be honest just ended up filling it with s
te.
Good point Olly.An outdoor Carcoon could also be used in conjunction with the above for proper dry storage for more treasured cars, the advantages being that constantly moving air inside the bubble cools and heats up at a slower rate and therefore eliminates condensation, the bugbear of outside (but covered) storage. I've had one for years and have used it with great success: any car that I've ever store in one comes out as fresh as a daisy.
I built my dream garage at our last place, which was nice, but to be honest just ended up filling it with s
te.The tenants at my house erected this jerry-built 4-bay thing:
It's being removed and I want to replace it with something more in keeping, less ugly and more useful, so am thinking of a 2 or 3 bay car port with a 'shed' at one end. The combo of open circulation and a carcoon might be a good one. I plan to build something closer to a workshop/possible garage at the other end of the garden so maybe a car port at the front might offer a good mix.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Good point Olly.
The tenants at my house erected this jerry-built 4-bay thing:
It's being removed and I want to replace it with something more in keeping, less ugly and more useful, so am thinking of a 2 or 3 bay car port with a 'shed' at one end. The combo of open circulation and a carcoon might be a good one. I plan to build something closer to a workshop/possible garage at the other end of the garden so maybe a car port at the front might offer a good mix.
Are you moving again?The tenants at my house erected this jerry-built 4-bay thing:
It's being removed and I want to replace it with something more in keeping, less ugly and more useful, so am thinking of a 2 or 3 bay car port with a 'shed' at one end. The combo of open circulation and a carcoon might be a good one. I plan to build something closer to a workshop/possible garage at the other end of the garden so maybe a car port at the front might offer a good mix.
0a said:
Are you moving again?
Yes. Finally moving out of military housing and into our own place in Somerset. I've lost track of how many exactly, but it's 15 or so houses in 21 years of marriage. We're moving to a Grade 2 listed Mill which is lovely in many respects, but currently has no proper covered outside space. It's the reason so many of my other cars have had to be sold, but once I have built a car port I'll have a reason to fill it! The tenant that had the current car port built has some wonderful cars, including an Interceptor and a 107SL.
Finally buying a house and also getting a new job 20 miles down the M5 means that I've been able to justify a thread-worthy purchase.
3.0 SE, 2 owners (the last of which was a member of the Jag Enthusiasts Club, 120k, full history at either a main dealer or a Rolls/Bentley specialist.
If anyone knows of a decent Jag specialist (or even just a recommended garage) in the Gloucester area, I'm all ears.
Apologies for the lack of a forecourt picture, it was pretty dark when I filled up (and I forgot).
3.0 SE, 2 owners (the last of which was a member of the Jag Enthusiasts Club, 120k, full history at either a main dealer or a Rolls/Bentley specialist.
If anyone knows of a decent Jag specialist (or even just a recommended garage) in the Gloucester area, I'm all ears.
Apologies for the lack of a forecourt picture, it was pretty dark when I filled up (and I forgot).
SpeckledJim said:
tobinen said:
ChocolateFrog said:
Patrick Bateman said:
Geekman said:
My A6 has just stung me with a £1750 bill to replace the security module in the steering column. Surprise surprise, it's one of those things where they have to replace the entire column, and can't possibly just replace the module itself.
People always talk about Jags being unreliable, but none of mine ever gave me any trouble. I've only had this A6 a few weeks, not a good start....
I'd have thought there'd be a cheaper way. On the face of it that sounds to me like what I'd expect as a dealer warranty repair on a new car before some much cheaper aftermarket fix becomes available as the car gets older.People always talk about Jags being unreliable, but none of mine ever gave me any trouble. I've only had this A6 a few weeks, not a good start....
Odd electrical bits are always going to leave you ripe for a bum raping from a main dealer.
....not available.
Sold only with the fuel tank, at c.£500 +vat.
Madness.
0a said:
BigBen said:
I need to move my S600 TT on to its next owner. Any thoughts on what I should ask for it? In keeping with thread tradition I paid £4500 for it and have probably spent £1500 in the last year all whilst driving it about 300 miles.
Ben
Does it work? Do you have a link to an ad?Ben
Just to reinforce a couple of things.
1. Nick Froome is a good egg who sells particularly good examples to a particular market. He should be celebrated round these parts, along with Mark (?) of MTSV fame.
2. Car ports are infinitely preferable to pretty much all garages other than a heated, dehumidified one. You need movement of fresh air, and a force 7 gale without the moisture is the panacea. I put my Sierra in a damp garage last year and I wish I’d just left it on the road tbh; it deteriorated quite badly. My chum had his Rover P4 in a drafty boat shed last winter and it came out good as it went in.
I only have the one garage at Bornite HQ and it’s having a lean-to port added to the side in preference to another garage.
As Alan Partridge says, ‘Get a through draft going’
1. Nick Froome is a good egg who sells particularly good examples to a particular market. He should be celebrated round these parts, along with Mark (?) of MTSV fame.
2. Car ports are infinitely preferable to pretty much all garages other than a heated, dehumidified one. You need movement of fresh air, and a force 7 gale without the moisture is the panacea. I put my Sierra in a damp garage last year and I wish I’d just left it on the road tbh; it deteriorated quite badly. My chum had his Rover P4 in a drafty boat shed last winter and it came out good as it went in.
I only have the one garage at Bornite HQ and it’s having a lean-to port added to the side in preference to another garage.
As Alan Partridge says, ‘Get a through draft going’
BigBen said:
Yes it does and have not written an advert yet, it is on my job list for the weekend. Following which I will drop hints on this thread until someone finds and posts a link given as I am not allowed to do so myself
If I had an email alert, I might consider sharing with my fellow Bargists.... 
paddycam said:
Finally buying a house and also getting a new job 20 miles down the M5 means that I've been able to justify a thread-worthy purchase.
3.0 SE, 2 owners (the last of which was a member of the Jag Enthusiasts Club, 120k, full history at either a main dealer or a Rolls/Bentley specialist.
If anyone knows of a decent Jag specialist (or even just a recommended garage) in the Gloucester area, I'm all ears.
Apologies for the lack of a forecourt picture, it was pretty dark when I filled up (and I forgot).
Looks just the job for motorway barging3.0 SE, 2 owners (the last of which was a member of the Jag Enthusiasts Club, 120k, full history at either a main dealer or a Rolls/Bentley specialist.
If anyone knows of a decent Jag specialist (or even just a recommended garage) in the Gloucester area, I'm all ears.
Apologies for the lack of a forecourt picture, it was pretty dark when I filled up (and I forgot).
CharlesdeGaulle said:
olly755 said:
I'd proffer that an open sided garage is the better solution, perfect for just slotting in daily drivers without faffing around with doors, and keeping the rain off useable classics. offering more air movement and therefore protection from damp than the usual mouldy uninsulated garage with no air movement or DPM under the concrete, as many are.
An outdoor Carcoon could also be used in conjunction with the above for proper dry storage for more treasured cars, the advantages being that constantly moving air inside the bubble cools and heats up at a slower rate and therefore eliminates condensation, the bugbear of outside (but covered) storage. I've had one for years and have used it with great success: any car that I've ever store in one comes out as fresh as a daisy.
I built my dream garage at our last place, which was nice, but to be honest just ended up filling it with ste.
Good point Olly.An outdoor Carcoon could also be used in conjunction with the above for proper dry storage for more treasured cars, the advantages being that constantly moving air inside the bubble cools and heats up at a slower rate and therefore eliminates condensation, the bugbear of outside (but covered) storage. I've had one for years and have used it with great success: any car that I've ever store in one comes out as fresh as a daisy.
I built my dream garage at our last place, which was nice, but to be honest just ended up filling it with s
te.The tenants at my house erected this jerry-built 4-bay thing:
It's being removed and I want to replace it with something more in keeping, less ugly and more useful, so am thinking of a 2 or 3 bay car port with a 'shed' at one end. The combo of open circulation and a carcoon might be a good one. I plan to build something closer to a workshop/possible garage at the other end of the garden so maybe a car port at the front might offer a good mix.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
A 2 owner BMW E65 760Li with reasonable miles within thread budget.
A 2 owner BMW E65 760Li with reasonable miles within thread budget.
ChocolateFrog said:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
A 2 owner BMW E65 760Li with reasonable miles within thread budget.
Looks OK, but I’d want to see a few more pics & get the plate > mot history. Not a great spec in terms of toys, but it should ride very nicely on the 18” wheels.A 2 owner BMW E65 760Li with reasonable miles within thread budget.
There’s no way in a million years it’ll do 30mpg on the motorway mind!
Bradford’s 30 miles from me - I could go have a look if you’re interested? (you do keep looking at them)
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